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We know what it’s like to be in a beauty rut, but thanks to all of the beautiful looks seen at this weeks Fall Fashion Shows in New York, we have been inspired once again to try something different. If you’re not sure about what to do, then why not take a cue from Jessica Stroup, one of the many celebs who attended Fashion Week, and showed up with what we like to call a “smoky-cat eye”.

Celebrity artist beth bender, Creative Director of beth bender beauty suggests that instead of keeping eye shadow on your lids only, why not do a smoky-cat eye. You get the benefit of a sultry look, with a sexy winged cat liner that instantly elongates the eyes.

Of course the quickest and easiest way to achieve a thick smoky-cat eye look is to use an eyeliner stencil. The stencil allows you to make the cat eye as thick as you like depending on how high you hold it over the eye, and by using a medium size brush you will ensure the perfect application. Try to aim for the tail of the cat eye shape to line up with the outer edge of your eye brow. Finish by blending eye shadow within the outline, and add black liner along the lashline for an entirely new look.

Check out the Get in Line Smoky Eyeliner Kit from beth bender beauty

Dashing Diva’s head nail tech Pattie Yankee and her team had a busy Valentine’s Day weekend backstage at New York’s Fashion Week making sure everyone’s nails looked fabulous. Starting with Magalis Garcia, and finishing the weekend with Caroline Seikaly.

Up and coming designer, Magalis Garcia, chose the light grey polish Astor Place for manicures to accent the bright pinks and purples in the collection.

Dashing Diva’s team was backstage at Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief show to benefit Haiti.  Styled by renown stylist Rachel Zoe, the nails were painted a crisp, bright white shimmer shade with Diamond District which really popped on the runway.

Designer, Georges Chakra, wanted to create a “dried blood” look for the nails so he went with Dashing Diva’s Central Park After Dark polish, a deep plum burgundy that matched the lipstick perfectly.

Designer, Abigail Lorick, chose a bright neon orange polish to accent the blues, greens and browns in the collection.  The nail popped off the stage!

Designer Caroline Seikaly wanted to create a vampy, twilight-esq nail look for both feet and hands to compliment the deep burgundies and reds in her collections. Pattie Yankee used two coats of polish to create the look, the first being Limo Service (dark black) and the second Jet Set, a shiny burgundy, deep red.

Stay tuned for more Dashing updates to finish out this very busy week of beautiful nails on the runway!

image credits: Ann Lawlor & Dashing Diva

I am a huge fan of the COVERGIRL and Olay Simply Ageless line…if you didn’t know that already!  It’s so creamy and glides onto your skin smoothly…not to mention how easily it blends…

COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer

So, to add to this already awesome line you can now wake up your “tired eyes” with COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer and Corrector. This first ever age-defying Concealer by COVERGIRL & Olay, will not only brighten up your tired under eyes but will also give your eyes that “wide awake” look!

New Advanced COVERGIRL & Olay's Simply Ageless Corrector

Used with COVERGIRL’S new Simply Ageless Corrector, will diminish the appearance of even the most severe dark circles and keep your fine lines looking flawless.  You can thank the advanced Olay Regenerist serum mixed with vitamins, skin conditioners, and anti-oxidants that glides onto your skin to help improve texture.  The corrector has special yellow intensive pigments that counteract & neutralize the dark circles around your eyes.

The formula is fragrance free, oil free and suitable for sensitive skin.  Concealer shades include:  very light, light, light medium & medium dark.  There is only one shade of Simply Ageless Corrector.

Simply Ageless Concealer and Simply Ageless both retail for around $10.99.

Enjoy your wide awake look…even if you aren’t…lol:)

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